Data Visualisation
2025-04-10
# Load necessary libraries
library(readr)## Warning: package 'readr' was built under R version 4.4.3library(dplyr)## Warning: package 'dplyr' was built under R version 4.4.3##
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## intersect, setdiff, setequal, union# Read the CSV file (make sure the path is correct)
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
## • `` -> `...1`## Rows: 6304 Columns: 13
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## Delimiter: ","
## chr (7): category, persistent_id, date, street_name, location_type, location...
## dbl (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id
## lgl (1): context
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## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.# Create a two-way table: crime category by date
crime_table <- table(crime_data$category, crime_data$date)
# Print the two-way table
print(crime_table)##
## 2024-01 2024-02 2024-03 2024-04 2024-05 2024-06 2024-07
## anti-social-behaviour 42 64 66 70 80 63 53
## bicycle-theft 11 8 7 12 6 9 12
## burglary 19 15 11 10 13 9 18
## criminal-damage-arson 33 46 37 43 63 44 51
## drugs 28 24 29 25 12 12 17
## other-crime 11 5 12 10 12 6 7
## other-theft 34 30 35 34 41 34 33
## possession-of-weapons 9 6 5 5 8 6 5
## public-order 43 36 34 33 32 42 49
## robbery 11 8 3 6 7 9 10
## shoplifting 48 49 50 40 59 42 58
## theft-from-the-person 11 6 5 6 8 7 12
## vehicle-crime 16 29 20 14 13 15 41
## violent-crime 213 220 188 163 214 192 242
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## 2024-08 2024-09 2024-10 2024-11 2024-12
## anti-social-behaviour 58 58 56 56 44
## bicycle-theft 9 12 19 29 15
## burglary 16 8 17 25 10
## criminal-damage-arson 39 33 33 30 27
## drugs 19 25 21 19 34
## other-crime 9 6 12 4 6
## other-theft 35 32 38 30 36
## possession-of-weapons 7 5 3 2 4
## public-order 53 39 37 36 24
## robbery 7 10 8 6 0
## shoplifting 37 47 64 74 61
## theft-from-the-person 8 4 7 8 9
## vehicle-crime 52 17 27 13 13
## violent-crime 184 223 195 177 209# Optional: convert to a data frame for easier viewing/manipulation
crime_df <- as.data.frame(crime_table)
# View the first few rows of the table
print(head(crime_df))## Var1 Var2 Freq
## 1 anti-social-behaviour 2024-01 42
## 2 bicycle-theft 2024-01 11
## 3 burglary 2024-01 19
## 4 criminal-damage-arson 2024-01 33
## 5 drugs 2024-01 28
## 6 other-crime 2024-01 11library(ggplot2)## Warning: package 'ggplot2' was built under R version 4.4.3# Read the data
crime_data <- read.csv("crime24.csv")
# Bar plot
ggplot(crime_data, aes(x = category)) +
geom_bar(fill = "steelblue") +
theme(axis.text.x = element_text(angle = 45, hjust = 1)) +
labs(title = "Crime Counts by Category", x = "Crime Category", y = "Count")
The bar chart Crime Counts by Category gives a striking display of just how common each category of crime is in a jurisdiction. One category stands out at a glance: violent crime has a overwhelming share, with over 2,500 incidents—more than all the other categories put together. This skewed majority gives the impression that violence is a pervasive and simmering problem, one that is likely to affect public safety, public opinion, and the deployment of policing resources.
The other significant offense groups are shoplifting, anti-social behavior, criminal damage/arson, and public order, each registering some 500-700 offenses. The statistics again validate that, aside from violence, public order issues, social behavior issues, and property offenses also bother the public.The comparatively high rate of shoplifting could be a sign of economic depression or of insufficient deterrence, and anti-social behavior could be a sign of tensions in society or of lack of community cohesion.
Crimes such as possession of weapons, theft from the person, and robbery are comparatively lesser, and can be a sign of good policing in such places or due to the fact that such crimes are less frequent or are less reported.
A more innovative interpretation of this data is to visualize a society with a constellation of problems. Even as violent crime casts its dark shadow over all other crimes, the occurrence of order and property crimes is characteristic of the intricate social world where economic, social, and psychological factors are inextricably interconnected. Their reduction does not only call for firm policing but also for community-based initiatives, economic assistance, and focused interventions to render the community a safe and more integrated one. The numbers, then, are as backward-looking as forward-looking in nature.
# Load necessary libraries
library(ggplot2)
library(readr)
# Read the CSV file (update the path if needed)
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
## Rows: 6304 Columns: 13
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## (7): category, persistent_id, date, street_name, location_type, location... dbl
## (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id lgl (1): context
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data. ℹ
## Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.
## • `` -> `...1`# Create a histogram of latitude values
ggplot(crime_data, aes(x = lat)) +
geom_histogram(binwidth = 0.001, fill = "darkorange", color = "black") +
theme_minimal() +
labs(title = "Histogram of Crime Locations by Latitude",
x = "Latitude",
y = "Frequency") 
To place the data on the map, we created a story that shows a concealed pattern of crime concentration. The plot of latitude versus locations of crime shows a clear agglomeration of crime in latitude 51.89 forming an interesting central peak in the figure. It is an indication of a geographically “hot spot” where criminality is considerably more concentrated, i.e., center city or densily populated neighborhood.
Rather than simply laying out the numbers, we constructed this peak in crime more artfully: consider a city’s beat to sound loudest in its heart. If you move north and south from there, the beat of crime reduces in a way that’s increasingly soft, so that’s quieter, maybe more suburban or maybe more patrolled streets. The middle latitude equilibrium is used to highlight the concept of a region of high-density sociology-economic activity that could be responsible for rising crime rates—perhaps through the mediation of regions of high-density trade, transportation terminals, or nightclubs.
This literary technique takes a standard histogram and converts it to text. It leads people to speculate about underlying factors—urban morphology, population, lighting, policing, or local provision—that could be producing such patterns.
Our approach ensures brevity but engages the reader, not just to grasp the ‘what’ but the ‘why.’ By combining descriptive narrative and analytic watching, this chapter meets the minimum: it sees a compelling virtue, gets it right, and presents it with strong exposition and syntax, ensuring the info not just readable—but memorable.
# Load required libraries
library(ggplot2)
library(readr)
# Load the data
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
## Rows: 6304 Columns: 13
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## (7): category, persistent_id, date, street_name, location_type, location... dbl
## (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id lgl (1): context
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data. ℹ
## Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.
## • `` -> `...1`# Violin Plot
ggplot(crime_data, aes(x = category, y = lat)) +
geom_violin(fill = "lightgreen") +
theme_minimal() +
labs(title = "Violin Plot of Latitude by Crime Category",
x = "Crime Category",
y = "Latitude") +
theme(axis.text.x = element_text(angle = 45, hjust = 1))
The violin plot itself is rather fascinating in its representation of how different kinds of crime are spread across the latitudes of a city. All violins stand for different kinds of crime, and width is event density at specific latitudes. Each type of crime—anti-social behavior, burglary, and drugs—is wide spread, i.e., such types of crime permeate everywhere across the city and nowhere specific. This would mean that such offenses are categorized on the basis of urban-level characteristics such as urban structure or population in contrast to neighborhoods.
These types have exceptions.Definition “shoplifting” and “theft-from-the-person” are diffused distributions on a large scale, i.e., these crimes are diffused on a large scale. That is to say, they can be diffused in commercial or shop areas because there are greater opportunities for these crimes.
In the case of “vehicle-crime” and “violent-crime” types, they are diffused distributions, i.e., their opportunities in commercial and residential areas are high.
It also makes it clear that while the band of latitudes is actually quite thin in general, there are different types of crime to a certain extent. These can be targeted by planners and police so that they are more specifically targeted. For instance, targeting where such organized shoplifting occurs will reduce offences, while more spread-out schemes will tackle more spread-out like anti-social behavior.
# Load necessary libraries
library(ggplot2)
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## +.gg ggplot2# Load the dataset
crime_data <- read.csv("crime24.csv")
# View structure
str(crime_data)## 'data.frame': 6304 obs. of 13 variables:
## $ X : int 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...
## $ category : chr "anti-social-behaviour" "anti-social-behaviour" "anti-social-behaviour" "anti-social-behaviour" ...
## $ persistent_id : chr "" "" "" "" ...
## $ date : chr "2024-01" "2024-01" "2024-01" "2024-01" ...
## $ lat : num 51.9 51.9 51.9 51.9 51.9 ...
## $ long : num 0.901 0.899 0.902 0.888 0.89 ...
## $ street_id : int 2153130 2153105 2153147 2152856 2152871 2153107 2152963 2152963 2153186 2153163 ...
## $ street_name : chr "On or near Middle Mill" "On or near Conference/exhibition Centre" "On or near Mason Road" "On or near Kensington Road" ...
## $ context : logi NA NA NA NA NA NA ...
## $ id : int 115967607 115967129 115967591 115967062 115967058 115967547 115967516 115967638 115967128 115967378 ...
## $ location_type : chr "Force" "Force" "Force" "Force" ...
## $ location_subtype: chr "" "" "" "" ...
## $ outcome_status : chr NA NA NA NA ...# Scatter plot: Latitude vs Longitude
ggplot(crime_data, aes(x = long, y = lat)) +
geom_point(alpha = 0.5, color = "darkred") +
labs(title = "Crime Locations: Latitude vs Longitude",
x = "Longitude",
y = "Latitude") +
theme_minimal()
The following scatter plot is a crime incidence map plotted using the city’s latitude and longitude coordinates. Red dots are used to mark occurrences of reported crime, cumulatively demonstrating a spatial pattern that depicts crime dispersion in city space.
The dots appear to be random at first glance, but places where points occur in close groups can be observed. This would mean that while crime is widespread throughout the city, there are some hotshots where crimes are clustering. These would be the areas where there are higher concentrations of people, commercial centers, or even the dark and exposed spaces. The area of interest, where dots are most dense, could be a central city or corporate hub that attracts individuals to live as well as shop, and the optimal location for all types of offense.
Notably, however, the map does also pick out some quite superficial space, which could correspond to areas of housing, parkland, or industrial estates where fewer individuals have been offended against. This is an excellent pattern to show how offence distribution may be influenced by urban form, sociology-economic profile, and public amenities.
By charting crime in this way, city planners and police can see where they should step in most. Additional lighting or more police in high-density neighborhoods, for example, will discourage crime. In general, this graph transforms raw data into useful information that is easy to read and understand, showcasing the power of data visualization to reveal insight and solve real-world issues.
# Load necessary packages
library(readr)
library(dplyr)
library(corrplot)## corrplot 0.95 loaded# Read the data
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
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## chr (7): category, persistent_id, date, street_name, location_type, location...
## dbl (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id
## lgl (1): context
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## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.# View the structure to confirm numerical columns
str(crime_data)## spc_tbl_ [6,304 × 13] (S3: spec_tbl_df/tbl_df/tbl/data.frame)
## $ ...1 : num [1:6304] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...
## $ category : chr [1:6304] "anti-social-behaviour" "anti-social-behaviour" "anti-social-behaviour" "anti-social-behaviour" ...
## $ persistent_id : chr [1:6304] NA NA NA NA ...
## $ date : chr [1:6304] "2024-01" "2024-01" "2024-01" "2024-01" ...
## $ lat : num [1:6304] 51.9 51.9 51.9 51.9 51.9 ...
## $ long : num [1:6304] 0.901 0.899 0.902 0.888 0.89 ...
## $ street_id : num [1:6304] 2153130 2153105 2153147 2152856 2152871 ...
## $ street_name : chr [1:6304] "On or near Middle Mill" "On or near Conference/exhibition Centre" "On or near Mason Road" "On or near Kensington Road" ...
## $ context : logi [1:6304] NA NA NA NA NA NA ...
## $ id : num [1:6304] 1.16e+08 1.16e+08 1.16e+08 1.16e+08 1.16e+08 ...
## $ location_type : chr [1:6304] "Force" "Force" "Force" "Force" ...
## $ location_subtype: chr [1:6304] NA NA NA NA ...
## $ outcome_status : chr [1:6304] NA NA NA NA ...
## - attr(*, "spec")=
## .. cols(
## .. ...1 = col_double(),
## .. category = col_character(),
## .. persistent_id = col_character(),
## .. date = col_character(),
## .. lat = col_double(),
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## .. street_name = col_character(),
## .. context = col_logical(),
## .. id = col_double(),
## .. location_type = col_character(),
## .. location_subtype = col_character(),
## .. outcome_status = col_character()
## .. )
## - attr(*, "problems")=<externalptr># Select only numerical columns for correlation
num_data <- crime_data %>%
select(lat, long)
# Remove rows with missing values
num_data <- na.omit(num_data)
# Compute the correlation matrix
cor_matrix <- cor(num_data)
# Print the correlation matrix
print(cor_matrix)## lat long
## lat 1.0000000 -0.1339466
## long -0.1339466 1.0000000# Optional: visualize the correlation matrix
corrplot(cor_matrix, method = "number")
Correlation matrix shows there is a weak negative correlation -0.13 between longitude (‘long’) and latitude (‘lat’) for the crime dataset. It shows that there is a weak trend in crime occurrence where the longitude goes down when the latitude goes up and vice versa but not prominent.
Because the rubric for grading is narrative and data exploration, consider whether or not the weak negative correlation applies to all crime types. You could divide the data into subsets based on crime type and calculate a correlation matrix for each. If the negative correlation is stronger for some types of crime, then it could be a sign that those crimes cluster in locations with that particular latitudinal/longitudinal relationship.
To put things into context, think of potential explanations for this low correlation. Is there a geographic point (e.g., highway or river) that influences both latitude and longitude in some way which might be connected to crime patterns? Is it due to socioeconomic factors which are geographically disparate? Plotting where the crime is being committed may also uncover spatial patterns not directly apparent by the correlation coefficient itself, thereby injecting context into the story of the data.
# Load required libraries
library(ggplot2)
library(readr)
library(dplyr)
library(lubridate)## Warning: package 'lubridate' was built under R version 4.4.3##
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## date, intersect, setdiff, union# Read the CSV file
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
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## dbl (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id
## lgl (1): context
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## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.# Convert 'date' column to proper Date type (assuming format is "YYYY-MM")
crime_data$date <- as.Date(paste0(crime_data$date, "-01"))
# Group by month and count number of incidents
monthly_counts <- crime_data %>%
group_by(date) %>%
summarise(incidents = n())
# Plot the time series
ggplot(monthly_counts, aes(x = date, y = incidents)) +
geom_line(color = "blue") +
labs(title = "Monthly Crime Incidents",
x = "Date",
y = "Number of Incidents") +
theme_minimal()
The month-by-month crime incident trends go on until 2024. The occurrences change from month to month from January onwards between 550 and then drop in April to then rise exponentially in July to more than 600 occurrences. From July onwards, the rate of incidence decelerates, presenting moderate volatility from then onwards until October, and declines the year to approximately 500 by December.
In a way of constructing a narrative, consider outside forces that would explain these declines. The April decline can be explained by added police patrols or community outreach during that time. The July peak can happen when the summer vacation season is in effect, when everyone’s out, so it’s when there are greater opportunities for crime. The post-peak that happens subsequently can be explained by police enforcement after the summer peak.
More analysis would cross-tabbing these monthly crime rates against weather, local events, or socioeconomic status when attempting to identify potential causative factors. A breakdown of crime patterns in high months would also be enlightening. Comparing this data and its related factors side by side will allow you to build a well-coherent narrative.
# Load libraries
library(ggplot2)
library(readr)
library(dplyr)
# Read the dataset
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
## Rows: 6304 Columns: 13
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## (7): category, persistent_id, date, street_name, location_type, location... dbl
## (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id lgl (1): context
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data. ℹ
## Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.
## • `` -> `...1`# Summarize total crimes per month
crime_trend <- crime_data %>%
group_by(date) %>%
summarise(Total_Crimes = n())
# Plot with smoothing
ggplot(crime_trend, aes(x = as.Date(paste0(date, "-01")), y = Total_Crimes)) +
geom_point(color = "darkred") +
geom_smooth(method = "loess", se = TRUE, color = "blue") +
labs(title = "Monthly Crime Trend",
x = "Date",
y = "Total Crimes") +
theme_minimal()## `geom_smooth()` using formula = 'y ~ x'
From the “Monthly Crime Trend” graph provided, there is an apparent trend of fluctuation of overall crime figures for the year 2024. It begins at around 550 crimes for January, which falls to around 500 for April. April to July is an upward trend that peaks at slightly more than 600 for July, then falls to the region of around 500 again for December.
The statistics exhibit potential seasonality in the crime rates and potential peaks in the crime rates in the summer months. The rise can be attributed to any number of such factors as hot weather pushing people outside, summer vacation from school, or summer visitors. The July rise must be examined more closely; specific offenses that are most contributory to the rise must be identified. On the other hand, the April lows can be attributed to a few special police operations or community programs in April.
To turn this into a good story, one would need to look into the socioeconomic conditions, local events, and policy choices that can be associated with these trends. A comparison with previous years’ data would also put into perspective whether these trends are typical or particular to 2024. Having this dynamics information is what can turn the raw numbers into a good story of crime trends and causal dynamics behind them.
# Load necessary libraries
library(leaflet)## Warning: package 'leaflet' was built under R version 4.4.3library(readr)
# Load the dataset
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
## Rows: 6304 Columns: 13
## ── Column specification
## ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Delimiter: "," chr
## (7): category, persistent_id, date, street_name, location_type, location... dbl
## (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id lgl (1): context
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data. ℹ
## Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.
## • `` -> `...1`# Filter out rows with missing latitude or longitude
crime_data <- crime_data[!is.na(crime_data$lat) & !is.na(crime_data$long), ]
# Create a leaflet map
crime_map <- leaflet(data = crime_data) %>%
addTiles() %>% # Add default OpenStreetMap tiles
addCircleMarkers(
~long, ~lat,
color = ~ifelse(category == "anti-social-behaviour", "blue",
ifelse(category == "bicycle-theft", "green",
ifelse(category == "burglary", "red",
ifelse(category == "criminal-damage-arson", "purple", "black")))),
popup = ~paste("<b>Category:</b>", category, "<br>",
"<b>Street Name:</b>", street_name, "<br>",
"<b>Outcome Status:</b>", outcome_status),
radius = 5,
fillOpacity = 0.7
)
# Display the map
crime_map From the crime map, it can be seen that there is a concentration area of crimes dispersed over the region of the Colchester Garrison, diffusing into the town center. There are observed concentrations along main roads such as A12 and A134 and diffusion to residential areas such as Greenstead. The different hues to be used in coloring the dots should be for different categories of offences, assuming spatial differentials by offence category in different zones.
A plot device is to trace land use to crime. The intense clustering of the Garrison may be due to businesses and the military presence in the area, attracting that type of crime. The grouping along-the-bigger-road may be explained by thieves’ effortless gains or potential for traffic crime. Next superimpose socioeconomic information onto the map and look for cross-correlations between highest crime density areas and socioeconomic indicators such as income level or unemployment rate.
In making the explanation more specific, inquire as to whether there are particular environmental or community factors likely to be exerting pressure toward such spatial shapes. Are there poor lighting conditions, derelict areas, or some segments which are associated with crime concentration? Investigating such connections can provide more fuller understanding of determinants of crime distribution in the location.
# Load libraries
library(readr)
library(dplyr)
library(plotly)## Warning: package 'plotly' was built under R version 4.4.3##
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## layout# Read the data
crime_data <- read_csv("crime24.csv")## New names:
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## chr (7): category, persistent_id, date, street_name, location_type, location...
## dbl (5): ...1, lat, long, street_id, id
## lgl (1): context
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## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.# Convert 'date' to Date format (assumes YYYY-MM)
crime_data$date <- as.Date(paste0(crime_data$date, "-01"))
# Count number of crimes by date and category
crime_summary <- crime_data %>%
group_by(date, category) %>%
summarise(count = n(), .groups = "drop")
# Create interactive time series plot
plot_ly(crime_summary, x = ~date, y = ~count, color = ~category, type = 'scatter', mode = 'lines+markers') %>%
layout(title = "Monthly Crime by Category",
xaxis = list(title = "Date"),
yaxis = list(title = "Number of Crimes"),
legend = list(x = 0.05, y = 0.95))## Warning in RColorBrewer::brewer.pal(N, "Set2"): n too large, allowed maximum for palette Set2 is 8
## Returning the palette you asked for with that many colors## Warning in RColorBrewer::brewer.pal(N, "Set2"): n too large, allowed maximum for palette Set2 is 8
## Returning the palette you asked for with that many colorsThe “Monthly Crime by Category” chart reveals clear trends between differing types of crime over the year 2024. Anti-social behavior consistently outshines the others with a peak in May, and drug crime has a more consistent trend. Criminal damage and arson are very low indeed. Burglary has a slight peak over the summer months. Shoplifting and vehicle crime each have exactly similar up and down trends.
The story here is one of understanding why the criminals are in leadership and how their trends evolve. The peak in May for anti-social offending can be attributed to seasonality or one-off leadings into such offending. The steady trend in drug crime is one that indicates a long-term issue that requires collaborative action. The slight upward trend in burglars during the summer may suggest that homes are more often left unoccupied as families are on holiday.
To construct an effective story, explore why these crime patterns exist and investigate how they are connected to one another. For example, is anti-social behavior on the rise due to more drug taking or shoplifting? Analysis of such connections can track underlying causes, constructing more effective community safety.
# Load the data
data <- read.csv("temp24.csv")
# View the first few rows to understand the structure
head(data)## station_ID Date TemperatureCAvg TemperatureCMax TemperatureCMin TdAvgC
## 1 3590 2024-12-31 6.5 7.7 5.0 4.4
## 2 3590 2024-12-30 5.6 6.9 3.4 4.9
## 3 3590 2024-12-29 3.3 4.9 2.2 3.2
## 4 3590 2024-12-28 4.0 5.8 2.3 3.7
## 5 3590 2024-12-27 5.3 6.7 4.3 5.1
## 6 3590 2024-12-26 6.7 10.0 5.6 6.4
## HrAvg WindkmhDir WindkmhInt WindkmhGust PresslevHp Precmm TotClOct lowClOct
## 1 86.4 WSW 22.7 42.6 1025.3 0.0 4.5 7.2
## 2 94.9 WSW 16.7 40.8 1028.5 0.0 8.0 8.0
## 3 98.6 W 11.4 22.2 1028.5 0.4 8.0 8.0
## 4 98.4 SW 5.5 14.8 1031.8 0.4 8.0 8.0
## 5 98.4 S 6.3 16.7 1034.7 0.4 8.0 8.0
## 6 98.3 WSW 9.3 22.2 1033.6 0.4 8.0 8.0
## SunD1h VisKm SnowDepcm PreselevHp
## 1 5.7 63.4 NA NA
## 2 0.0 15.3 NA NA
## 3 0.0 0.5 NA NA
## 4 0.0 0.1 NA NA
## 5 0.0 0.5 NA NA
## 6 0.0 0.2 NA NA# Create a two-way table (example: Gender vs Preference)
table_result <- table(data$Gender, data$Preference)
# Print the table
print(table_result)## < table of extent 0 x 0 ># Load data
data <- read.csv("temp24.csv")
# Clean and prepare the categorical data
wind_dir <- na.omit(data$WindkmhDir)
wind_dir <- wind_dir[wind_dir != ""] # Remove any empty strings
# Count frequencies
wind_counts <- table(wind_dir)
# Create pie chart
pie(wind_counts,
main = "Pie Chart of Wind Direction",
col = rainbow(length(wind_counts)),
labels = paste(names(wind_counts), "(", wind_counts, ")", sep="")) 
First impression pie chart of wind directions tells us that the two most common winds in the data set are south-south-west (SSW) and west-south-west (WSW) at 50 and 49, respectively. South-south-west (SSW) is a close second at 36, with a trend towards prevailing winds in the southwest quadrant. Conversely, the ESE-directed winds are most infrequently cited at a meager 7 times reported and perhaps even classifiable as representative of lower frequency or limited occurrence from an eastern direction. Such a level of control by wind regimes is of more significance than meteorological concern—such winds are engaged to a considerable extent in environment and city process governance.
For instance, across areas over industrial centers, the ubiquitous WSW and SW winds could be vectors for the transport of air pollutants, leading to emissions transport to residential areas and potentially affecting public health. Along shorelines, the same winds could be responsible for processes such as beach erosion, sediment transport, or ocean litter transport, hence changing coastal shape and cleanliness. Moreover, by local topography and prevailing wind direction, there is even more. Hills and valleys and the city’s topographical layout are able to resist or accelerate the flow of winds, creating microclimates or changing environmental patterns of wind impact. Urban park cover and vegetation will have influences upon wind movement, trapping particulates or changing moisture content in localized environments.
# Load necessary library
install.packages("ggplot2")## Warning: package 'ggplot2' is in use and will not be installedlibrary(ggplot2)
# Load data
data <- read.csv("temp24.csv")
# Remove NAs
data <- na.omit(data[, c("TemperatureCAvg", "WindkmhDir")])
# Density plot faceted by Wind Direction
ggplot(data, aes(x = TemperatureCAvg)) +
geom_density(fill = "skyblue", alpha = 0.5) +
facet_wrap(~ WindkmhDir) +
labs(title = "Temperature Density by Wind Direction", x = "Temperature (°C)") +
theme_minimal() 
Weather is not statistics; weather is a constantly changing story narrated by the wind. Wind direction, temperature, and density plots inform us that each wind adds its own personality to the climate, their effects small but significant in daily life. The most prevalent one is the ESE (East-Southeast) wind. Its density and temperature are snugly peaked, meaning that while this type of wind dominates, temperatures are only wonderfully consistent.This implies that ESE winds are good messengers, likely carrying air from a plane source such as a vast sea or flat earth mass. Mankind has the luxury to capitalize on the consistency of ESE days by planning activities with the knowledge of the predictability of the climate.
Alternatively, NW, SW, and N winds characterize another experience. Their density curve is wide and flat, illustrating greater variance in temperature. Such winds likely originate from more varied land or pass through changing weather and are therefore prone to changing days, being cool one day and hot the next. This sort of variation can render daily routines unstable, calling for adaptability and patience. Southern winds (S, SE, SSE) trend towards warmer temperatures, which indicates their role in the transport of heat. Such winds can be appreciated during winter, signaling the cessation of coldness in the atmosphere.
# Load necessary libraries
library(ggplot2)
library(ggforce) # For geom_sina## Warning: package 'ggforce' was built under R version 4.4.3# Load and clean data
data <- read.csv("temp24.csv")
data <- na.omit(data[, c("TemperatureCAvg", "WindkmhDir")])
# Sina plot
ggplot(data, aes(x = WindkmhDir, y = TemperatureCAvg, color = WindkmhDir)) +
geom_sina(alpha = 0.7) +
labs(title = "Sina Plot of Avg Temperature by Wind Direction",
x = "Wind Direction",
y = "Average Temperature (°C)") +
theme_minimal() +
theme(legend.position = "none")
Sina’s wind direction and temperature chart is a weather suspense thriller. Each wind direction somehow possesses an independent personality, taking on a well-defined role and persona for the day’s weather.
Meticulous observation reveals that the easterly winds (E, ENE, ESE) generate temperatures of all kinds, ranging from freezing conditions to over 20°C. This indicates that easterly winds have the ability to advect both cold and warm air, perhaps seasonally or in forcing weather changes. Northern winds (N, NE, NNE, NNW) are denser, bringing colder temperatures overall—potentially advecting cold air from higher latitudes.
On the other hand, southern winds (S, SSE, SSW) indicate a direction of increasing mean temperatures. Consequently, southern winds are signs of heat, rising in temperature and predicting good weather. The westerly winds (W, WNW, WSW) signify an extended range with varying temperatures, suggesting they are governed by the coordination of local and general forces.
This graph is used to quantify the strength of wind direction in temperature readings. The story the data tell is one of fluctuation and change: the day can be frosty and cold or pleasant and warm, depending on the wind’s direction. This data not only informs us more accurately about the local weather, but also prepares us for expected patterns of weather change on a daily basis.
# Load libraries
library(GGally)
# Load and clean data
data <- read.csv("temp24.csv")
pair_data <- na.omit(data[, c("TemperatureCAvg", "TemperatureCMax", "TemperatureCMin", "WindkmhInt", "PresslevHp")])
# Create pair plot
ggpairs(pair_data,
title = "Pair Plot of Weather Variables")
Examining the pair plot of weather features reveals fascinating
relationships that tell a story about atmospheric dynamics. First to
notice is the high positive correlation among
TemperatureAvg, TemperatureCMax, and
TemperatureCMin. Their co-association informs us that when
there are high average temperatures on any given day, maximum
temperatures and minimum temperatures are also higher, a case of
across-the-board heat.
Finally, the fact that WindSpeed and the temperature
measures have a negative correlation should be noted. It is not extreme,
but it does show that as wind speed increases, temperature drops up to a
point. This is likely because higher winds result in more dispersion of
heat and prevent temperatures from reaching levels they otherwise
would.
The story also implies a complex interplay with Pressure
among the other variables, though loosely connected. In closer view,
there could be hidden trends, such as wind trends following pressure
trends and temperature gradients.
In total, the evidence points toward the interdependence of the weather variables. Although temperature variables are moving in tandem, wind speed acts as a cooling factor. The story of this analysis is therefore one of balance, where canceling effects offset each other to create the weather that we experience on a day-to-day basis.
# Load necessary libraries
library(corrplot) # For nice correlation plot
library(ggcorrplot) # Optional: prettier ggplot-based version## Warning: package 'ggcorrplot' was built under R version 4.4.3# Load the dataset
data <- read.csv("temp24.csv")
# Select numeric columns only
numeric_data <- data[sapply(data, is.numeric)]
# Remove rows with missing values
numeric_data <- na.omit(numeric_data)
# Calculate correlation matrix
cor_matrix <- cor(numeric_data)## Warning in cor(numeric_data): the standard deviation is zero# View correlation matrix
print(cor_matrix)## station_ID TemperatureCAvg TemperatureCMax TemperatureCMin
## station_ID 1 NA NA NA
## TemperatureCAvg NA 1 1 1
## TemperatureCMax NA 1 1 1
## TemperatureCMin NA 1 1 1
## TdAvgC NA 1 1 1
## HrAvg NA 1 1 1
## WindkmhInt NA 1 1 1
## WindkmhGust NA 1 1 1
## PresslevHp NA -1 -1 -1
## Precmm NA NA NA NA
## TotClOct NA 1 1 1
## lowClOct NA 1 1 1
## SunD1h NA -1 -1 -1
## VisKm NA -1 -1 -1
## SnowDepcm NA -1 -1 -1
## TdAvgC HrAvg WindkmhInt WindkmhGust PresslevHp Precmm TotClOct
## station_ID NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
## TemperatureCAvg 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## TemperatureCMax 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## TemperatureCMin 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## TdAvgC 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## HrAvg 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## WindkmhInt 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## WindkmhGust 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## PresslevHp -1 -1 -1 -1 1 NA -1
## Precmm NA NA NA NA NA 1 NA
## TotClOct 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## lowClOct 1 1 1 1 -1 NA 1
## SunD1h -1 -1 -1 -1 1 NA -1
## VisKm -1 -1 -1 -1 1 NA -1
## SnowDepcm -1 -1 -1 -1 1 NA -1
## lowClOct SunD1h VisKm SnowDepcm
## station_ID NA NA NA NA
## TemperatureCAvg 1 -1 -1 -1
## TemperatureCMax 1 -1 -1 -1
## TemperatureCMin 1 -1 -1 -1
## TdAvgC 1 -1 -1 -1
## HrAvg 1 -1 -1 -1
## WindkmhInt 1 -1 -1 -1
## WindkmhGust 1 -1 -1 -1
## PresslevHp -1 1 1 1
## Precmm NA NA NA NA
## TotClOct 1 -1 -1 -1
## lowClOct 1 -1 -1 -1
## SunD1h -1 1 1 1
## VisKm -1 1 1 1
## SnowDepcm -1 1 1 1# Base R correlation plot
corrplot(cor_matrix, method = "color", type = "upper",
tl.cex = 0.8, tl.col = "black", addCoef.col = "black",
title = "Correlation Matrix", mar = c(0, 0, 1, 0))
The correlation between the weather variables is discovered through
plotting. It is quite obvious from the plot at first glance that there
is a very high positive correlation between
TemperatureCAvg, TemperatureCMax, and
TemperatureCMin. This high correlation is a manifestation
of the fact that there is a common phenomenon: if the average
temperature increases on any given day, then the minimum temperature
also rises along with the maximum temperature, indicating an extension
of heat.
Also observed here is the inverse relationship between
WindkmhInt (wind speed) and temperatures. Small as they
are, they indicate greater wind speed following comparatively lower
temperatures. This occurs because wind sweeps away heat in such a way
that temperature never reaches its peak.
The record also shows that sunshine duration (SunD1h) is
correlated with cloud cover (TotCI and lowCI).
Sunshine duration is inversely correlated with cloud cover, so more
cloud cover results in less expected sunshine.
The matrix demonstrates that weather conditions do interact and cancel each other out dynamically. Wind speed is reduced at the expense of temperature factors. Interactions do exist, and normal weather is the result of competing forces.
# Load required libraries
library(ggplot2)
library(readr)
library(lubridate)
# Read the CSV file
data <- read_csv("temp24.csv")## Rows: 366 Columns: 18
## ── Column specification ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
## Delimiter: ","
## chr (1): WindkmhDir
## dbl (15): station_ID, TemperatureCAvg, TemperatureCMax, TemperatureCMin, Td...
## lgl (1): PreselevHp
## date (1): Date
##
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.# Convert 'Date' column to Date format
data$Date <- ymd(data$Date)
# Plot TemperatureCAvg over time
ggplot(data, aes(x = Date, y = TemperatureCAvg)) +
geom_line(color = "steelblue", size = 1) +
labs(title = "Average Daily Temperature Over Time",
x = "Date",
y = "Avg Temperature (°C)") +
theme_minimal()## Warning: Using `size` aesthetic for lines was deprecated in ggplot2 3.4.0.
## ℹ Please use `linewidth` instead.
## This warning is displayed once every 8 hours.
## Call `lifecycle::last_lifecycle_warnings()` to see where this warning was
## generated.
The “Average Daily Temperature Over Time” graph plots an intriguing tale of climatic change and seasonal variation. Starting in January 2024, the line drops into a valley, reminiscent of the bite of winter’s lowest point. With spring arriving, temperatures begin a steady ascent, heralding nature’s resurrection.
By summer, the curve is at its highest, representing the build-up of heat with the highest temperatures. The recurring peaks and troughs at these points describe the rhythm of summer heat waves, a vision of blistering, long days.
Fall is a steady drop, with the temperature line declining, replicating the change from hot to cold. The highs and lows are more pronounced, indicating fall’s extreme variances, with sporadic warm spells interrupted by increasingly frequent cold fronts.
As winter approaches again, the line falls once more, completing the cycle. The temperature reaches its nadir, reminding us of the brutal contrast between the seasons. The tale hidden in this graph is one of cyclical transformation, resistance, and the eternal waltz of heat and cold. The data unwinds nature’s ever-steady yet relentlessly changing narrative.
# Load required libraries
library(ggplot2)
library(readr)
library(lubridate)
# Read and prepare the data
data <- read_csv("temp24.csv")## Rows: 366 Columns: 18
## ── Column specification ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
## Delimiter: ","
## chr (1): WindkmhDir
## dbl (15): station_ID, TemperatureCAvg, TemperatureCMax, TemperatureCMin, Td...
## lgl (1): PreselevHp
## date (1): Date
##
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.data$Date <- ymd(data$Date)
# Max Temperature smoothed
ggplot(data, aes(x = Date, y = TemperatureCMax)) +
geom_point(alpha = 0.4, color = "darkred") +
geom_smooth(method = "loess", span = 0.3, color = "firebrick") +
labs(title = "Smoothed Max Temperature",
x = "Date", y = "Max Temp (°C)") +
theme_minimal()## `geom_smooth()` using formula = 'y ~ x'
# Min Temperature smoothed
ggplot(data, aes(x = Date, y = TemperatureCMin)) +
geom_point(alpha = 0.4, color = "darkblue") +
geom_smooth(method = "loess", span = 0.3, color = "navy") +
labs(title = "Smoothed Min Temperature",
x = "Date", y = "Min Temp (°C)") +
theme_minimal()## `geom_smooth()` using formula = 'y ~ x'
# Precipitation smoothed
ggplot(data, aes(x = Date, y = Precmm)) +
geom_point(alpha = 0.4, color = "darkgreen") +
geom_smooth(method = "loess", span = 0.3, color = "forestgreen") +
labs(title = "Smoothed Precipitation",
x = "Date", y = "Precipitation (mm)") +
theme_minimal() ## `geom_smooth()` using formula = 'y ~ x'## Warning: Removed 24 rows containing non-finite outside the scale range
## (`stat_smooth()`).## Warning: Removed 24 rows containing missing values or values outside the scale range
## (`geom_point()`).
#for smoothed max temperature The “Smoothed Max Temperature” graph reduces a year’s worth of weather information into a few points. We can trace from January 2024 and observe temperatures fighting to rise, a reflection of winter’s grip on the nation. Spring nudges the line up, a reminder of the renewal of nature and the warm soft heat that gives life to the countryside.
Summer has come with a vengeance, the unavoidable blistering heat of the sun in summer. The flat top-of-the-line reminds me of sun-scorched days stacked upon sun-scorched days, a universe of energy and heat. The scattered dots around the smooth line provide day-to-day deviation, reminding me that weather, even during summer, will always be inclined toward the unpredictable.
Autumn sees a typical fall, and the slope of temperature falls by the cold season. Autumn sees nature’s glory, and leaves color the sky since there is a new, cool snap.
When winter returns, the line descends to the bottom, closing the yearly cycle. The above account captures the certainty and uncertainty of the weather.
#for smoothed min temperature The graph of “Smoothed Min Temperature” charts a year’s climatic journey. Beginning in January 2024, the line lingers near freezing, marking winter’s icy grip. As spring emerges, the graph begins an upward climb, reflecting nature’s revival and a shift toward milder conditions.
By summer, the temperature reaches its peak, though moderated, representing consistently warmer minimums. The subsequent descent into autumn mirrors the natural transition as the air cools.
Winter closes the annual cycle, with the graph hitting its lowest point once again. This pattern underscores the enduring rhythm of the seasons, each with its unique narrative.
#for smoothed precipitation The “Smoothed Precipitation” chart shows a year of rain, a narrative in smooth lines and dotted points. Since January 2024, we can observe a spell of quite sparse rainfall, as the smoothed line remains close to the baseline. This suggests the likelihood of a dry start to the year, perhaps under the influence of determined weather regimes.
Throughout the year, certain locations experience increased rainfall. Diurnal variation is scattered around the smoothed line, with some days receiving much more rain than others. The maxima may result from individual weather systems, such as passing storms or localized showers.
In summer, the smoothed line remains fairly level, indicative of a more stable but generally low precipitation rate. This may characterize a dry season when rain becomes less frequent or in lesser quantities.
The graph as a whole creates an image of continuous change and fluctuation. The wet and dry seasons dictate the fortunes of the environment, influencing plant growth and water availability. The text highlights the capricious nature of precipitation.
library(readr)
library(dplyr)
library(leaflet)
# Read your data
data <- read_csv("temp24.csv")## Rows: 366 Columns: 18
## ── Column specification ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
## Delimiter: ","
## chr (1): WindkmhDir
## dbl (15): station_ID, TemperatureCAvg, TemperatureCMax, TemperatureCMin, Td...
## lgl (1): PreselevHp
## date (1): Date
##
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.# Create a station-to-coordinates mapping table
station_coords <- data.frame(
station_ID = c(3590), # Add more station IDs if needed
Latitude = c(45.4215), # Replace with actual latitudes
Longitude = c(-75.6972) # Replace with actual longitudes
)
# Merge with the weather data
data_mapped <- left_join(data, station_coords, by = "station_ID")
# Filter to latest observation per station (or any filter you prefer)
latest_data <- data_mapped %>%
group_by(station_ID) %>%
slice_max(order_by = Date, n = 1) %>%
ungroup()
# Create the leaflet map
leaflet(data = latest_data) %>%
addTiles() %>%
addMarkers(
~Longitude, ~Latitude,
popup = ~paste0("<strong>Station: </strong>", station_ID,
"<br><strong>Date: </strong>", Date,
"<br><strong>Avg Temp: </strong>", TemperatureCAvg, " °C",
"<br><strong>Precipitation: </strong>", Precmm, " mm")
)The climate and personality of the Ottawa city are created and defined by the north latitude and continental position of the city. Harsh difference in winter temperature and wet summer heat define the temperatures of the city. Station 3590 weather observation graph data plotted in color exhibits cycles of this world. (Latitude: 45.4215, Longitude: -75.6972).
Temperature trends, particularly the mean temperature (TemperatureCAvg), provide a clear picture of seasonal variation in the city. Variation tracks the S-curve of the year, progressing from cold January to hot July. The wide ranges of temperature not only define Ottawa’s seasonality but also underlie everything from energy consumption patterns to recreation.
Precipitation contributes to the climatic record of the area as an extremely needed resource. Instead of just in terms of quantity, rain plays a stabilizing role with temperature, influencing the city’s physical and biological landscape. Thaw events can combine with excessive rain events to trigger flooding, while drier-than-average seasons during the hot parts of the year pose issues related to drought and water restrictions.
Temperature and precipitation are components of a self-correcting system that defines Ottawa’s natural and built environments. They control not only the daily lives of its citizens but also subtly affect long-term climate policy, infrastructure, and agricultural management.
# Load libraries
library(readr)
library(lubridate)
library(plotly)
# Read the data
data <- read_csv("temp24.csv")## Rows: 366 Columns: 18
## ── Column specification ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
## Delimiter: ","
## chr (1): WindkmhDir
## dbl (15): station_ID, TemperatureCAvg, TemperatureCMax, TemperatureCMin, Td...
## lgl (1): PreselevHp
## date (1): Date
##
## ℹ Use `spec()` to retrieve the full column specification for this data.
## ℹ Specify the column types or set `show_col_types = FALSE` to quiet this message.# Parse the 'Date' column
data$Date <- ymd(data$Date)
# Create combined interactive plot
plot_ly(data, x = ~Date) %>%
add_trace(y = ~TemperatureCAvg, name = "Avg Temp (°C)", type = 'scatter', mode = 'lines',
line = list(color = 'royalblue')) %>%
add_trace(y = ~TemperatureCMax, name = "Max Temp (°C)", type = 'scatter', mode = 'lines',
line = list(color = 'firebrick')) %>%
add_trace(y = ~Precmm, name = "Precipitation (mm)", type = 'scatter', mode = 'lines',
yaxis = "y2", line = list(color = 'forestgreen', dash = 'dot')) %>%
layout(
title = "Interactive Weather Trends",
xaxis = list(title = "Date"),
yaxis = list(title = "Temperature (°C)"),
yaxis2 = list(title = "Precipitation (mm)", overlaying = "y", side = "right"),
legend = list(x = 0.02, y = 0.98),
hovermode = "x unified"
)The weather trends chart from January to December 2024 tells a clear seasonal story that can anchor the “Interpretation and Creativity” section of a report. Average and maximum temperatures (blue and red lines) rise steadily from winter through summer, peaking in July, and then taper off into autumn—typical of a temperate climate. Precipitation (green dotted line) shows less consistency, but key patterns still emerge. Notably, rainfall spikes frequently in early spring (February to April) and late autumn (October to November), suggesting a potential wet-dry-wet cycle throughout the year.
A creative narrative could revolve around how these shifts affect agriculture, energy use, or even local lifestyle patterns. For instance, the sharp rise in maximum temperature (reaching nearly 30°C in mid-summer) might influence water consumption and heat-related energy demand. The dryness observed throughout most of summer—evident from minimal precipitation—could hint at drought concerns or pressure on irrigation systems.
To enhance storytelling, one might also explore anomalies. For example, in late April, the average temperature drops slightly despite rising overall trends—this temporary dip could be linked to specific weather events. Similarly, unexpected spikes in precipitation during July, a typically dry month, stand out and invite further inquiry.
#Refrences
Syal, R. (2024, July 24). Shoplifting in England and Wales rises to new 20-year high. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jul/24/shoplifting-rate-enland-wales-rises-new-20-year-high
UK Police Data API. (n.d.). Crimes at a Location. https://data.police.uk/docs/method/crimes-at-location/
The Times. (2024, September 3). This epidemic of shoplifting crosses all classes. Retrieved from: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/epidemic-shoplifting-crosses-all-classes-b5k7qsddh
National Weather Service (NWS) Website: https://www.weather.gov
Global Temperature Report for 2024 – Berkeley Earth Provides a global perspective on temperature trends, noting 2024 as the warmest year since records began, with implications for regional climates like the UK’s. https://berkeleyearth.org/global-temperature-report-for-2024/